Notes on Cappadocia

Can we make a recommendation? If you are male and are visiting Cappadocia, forget your razor. Instead treat yourself to the least expensive bit of luxury maybe anywhere in the world. Head to the Kuafor Shop in the center of Uchisar and get a shave. (Most barbers will not speak English so you will need…

Kapadokya’nın tüm dünyayı hayran bırakan benzersiz güzelliği bu bölgeyi yıl boyunca turistlerin beğenisine sunan bir bölge haline getirdi. Genellikle balayı tatili için tercih edilse de Kapadokya’daki oteller ve aktiviteler her yaştan kişi için her mevsim hizmet vermeye devam etmekte. Kapadokya seyahati için yaz mevsimini beklemeye gerek kalmadan kış aylarında da Kapadokya’nın tadını çıkarmak ve pek…

Turkish Food in Cappadocia One of the most enjoyable aspects of visiting Turkey is the food. Turks may not be the most famous in the kitchen, but that means delicious surprises await you upon your arrival. BREAKFASTComing to Cappadocia will give you no lack of opportunities to sample tasty Turkish treats. Begin each morning with…

Today Cappadocia is a tourist hotspot in the heart of Central Turkey but this has not always been the case. The human history of Cappadocia stretches back thousands of years and spans many empires. When you visit this geological wonderland please consider that you are walking on ground ruled by the Hittites, Eastern Mushki, Persians,…

If so, you need to read this. Few things are as beautiful or will make such a Wow! impression as a Turkish rug in your home. But you want to be sure you have no regrets. This post will help towards that goal and answer your question on How to buy a Turkish carpet or Turkish…

Most visitors to Cappadocia visit the Goreme Open Air Museum for good reason. Where else in the world can you find a grouping of 1000-year-old cave churches with magnificent Byzantine era paintings of Biblical scenes? However, a significantly smaller number of tourists make it the Zelve Open Air Museum just a few kilometres away. Which…

When God carved out Cappadocia, He apparently had a little trouble keeping His hand steady. For this we must be thankful. This is made abundantly clear from the sky. As any visitor who has flown in a hot air balloon will tell you, the view of the many Cappadocia valleys is breathtaking. But the ground…

Have you thought about buying Cappadocian pottery as a gift or keepsake when you visit this beautiful region? Cappadocia may have more master potters per capita than anywhere else in the world. This means that a unique ceramic pot made from the clay of the Red River in Avanos may be the perfect handicraft to…

The land of fairy chimneys, underground cities, ancient cave churches, hot-air balloon rides, and thousands of years of history is awaiting your discovery. Whether you are staying at the Taşkonaklar Hotel or have arranged other accomodations, our goal at the Taşkonaklar Blog is to help make your visit to Cappadocia unforgettable. We will cover everything…